TEAM is a nonprofit 501c3 formed to help Bradshaw Shelter meet its objectives. Our primary focus is to find good homes for the healthy, unclaimed animals who end up at the shelter, some of whom were euthanized for lack of homes. Contributions to TEAM in any amount will help fund many important projects designed to benefit the animals at Bradshaw Shelter.

Contributions to TEAM in any amount will help fund many important projects designed to benefit the animals at Bradshaw Shelter.

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Volunteer

By supporting TEAM, friends of animals throughout the Sacramento area (and beyond) can make a difference to the health, well-being and placement prospects of the animals at Bradshaw Shelter.

Spay and Neuter

Help eliminate shelter crowding and unnecessary euthanasia by spaying and neutering your pets, and by always adopting shelter animals vs. buying from pet stores. TEAM often underwrites community media campaigns that urge the public to always spay, neuter and adopt.

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Support TEAM

Thanks to donations and support from wonderful volunteers, TEAM provides valuable services to the Sacramento County Animal Shelter including funding special medical needs.

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Sponsor

Information on how to sponsor TEAM coming soon!

Featured TEAM Animals

March, 2018: Thomas, a two month old puppy, was brought into the Bradshaw Shelter as a suspected vehicle accident victim. However, upon further examination it was discovered that Thomas is the victim of animal abuse and had been deliberately hit in the head with an object similar to a hammer.

UPDATE: After five long hours of surgery, Thomas is finally out and recovering in ICU. We are still awaiting results of the surgery and prognosis, but we are thrilled that he made it through! Thank you for your thoughts, messages of encouragement, helping us raise awareness about animal abuse, and your generous donations! Without your support, this would not have been possible. More information to come... ... See more

We certainly aren't surprised. Sacramento is a tight-knit, compassionate and powerful community. But we are overwhelmed with gratitude at how you have all rallied behind Thomas and came to his aid when he needed you...

We asked, and you answered! Little Thomas' surgery and after care was fully funded yesterday in just nine hours! Because of the quick action by all of you, Thomas will undergo surgery TODAY AT 9:00 a.m. in an attempt to remove the bone fragments that are pressing against his brain and causing debilitating impairments to his balance, hearing, sight and cognitive process.

We still don't know what his long term prognosis will be, it will depend on how the surgery goes - but this surgery is his best chance at a good life. Any positive thoughts you can spare for Thomas today are much appreciated and we will be sure to keep everyone updated on Thomas' journey throughout the day and coming weeks!

Speaking of positive thoughts, we simply cannot thank you enough, we have read each and every one of your heartfelt comments - they are inspiring! Any additional funds we raise during this campaign will be used to help animals with special medical needs awaiting surgeries, like Thomas.

For more information on the Bradshaw Shelter affiliate T.E.A.M., and the work we do for the animals, please visit www.team4animals.org. T.E.A.M. is the 501(c) 3 non-profit affiliate of the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter, Federal Tax ID 91-1825374 ... See more

T.E.A.M. (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter) Help us give our sweet Thomas a fighting chance at life! Thomas, a 2 month old puppy, was brought into Bradshaw Animal Shelter (Sacramento County) with a head injury last week. Upon examination, the Bradshaw veterinary team determined Thomas' injury was... ... See more

Thomas, a two month old puppy, was brought into Bradshaw Animal Shelter (Sacramento County) with a head injury last week. Upon examination, the Bradshaw veterinary team determined Thomas' injury was consistent with a localized heavy trauma, such as that of a hammer.

Thomas the puppy is still fragile but his condition has been static for the past few days. His UC Davis medical team has determined that he is strong enough to undergo surgery and they are recommending a craniotomy to remove bone fragments in his brain cavity that are likely causing neurological problems including impaired vision, hearing, and circling when he stands. He can stand though, and finds his way to his food.

Following a re-examination on March 14, 2018, Thomas' medical team believes that a craniotomy surgery is the best thing for him and time is of the essence. The goal is to prevent further neurological damage and resulting symptoms as his brain grows, and possibly even improvement in those symptoms he is already experiencing. A craniotomy is a risky surgery, but Thomas' veterinarians believe it is his best chance.

The estimated cost of surgery is between $5,700 and $10,000. T.E.A.M. has committed to ensuring that Thomas' surgery is paid for and is asking for the public's help to raise funds to help with the cost. Please help us by sharing this request far and wide, and by keeping this sweet little guy in your thoughts and prayers.

Please contact the Bradshaw Animal Shelter if you have any information on what happened to Thomas, or that would prevent any other animal from such horrible treatment.

T.E.A.M. (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter) Help us give our sweet Thomas a fighting chance at life! Thomas the puppy is still fragile but his condition has been static for the past few days. His UC Davis medical team has determined that he is strong enough to undergo surgery and they are... ... See more

2017 TEAM Billboard Campaign

Check out the billboard we’re currently running at 10 locations throughout the county. This board will be up through the month of March. This is the third in a series of boards that TEAM has underwritten for community education purposes; the previous campaigns included messaging about pet spay/neuter and animal abuse/neglect.